réponde

Réponde is a French verb meaning "to answer" or "to reply." It is a regular -re verb, meaning it follows the standard conjugation patterns for verbs ending in -re in the present tense, past tense, and future tense. For example, in the present tense, the conjugation is je réponds, tu réponds, il/elle/on répond, nous répondons, vous répondez, ils/elles répondent.

The past participle of réponde is répondu. This is used in compound tenses, such as the passé composé, where it would be conjugated with the auxiliary verb avoir. For instance, "j'ai répondu" means "I have answered." The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate a response to a question, a message, or a communication of any kind.

Beyond its literal meaning of providing an answer, réponde can also imply a reaction or a response to a situation or event. For example, one might say "la nature répond au changement climatique," meaning nature is reacting to climate change. The nuances of its usage depend on the context in which it appears.